Jinan Yinquan Technology, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of China VoIP & Digital Telecom
Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CVDT) , will jointly host
the Shandong Enterprises CIO Net Communications
and Virtualization Technology Seminar on July 26,
2008 at Yinquan's conference hall with the
co-sponsor, ComputerWorld Magazine.
Presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Sen.
Barack Obama will speak Sunday, July 27 to
attendees of UNITY '08, here for the quadrennial
convention of UNITY Journalists of Color, Inc.
Obama's speech will be the final event of a
five-day conference that attracted nearly 7,000
journalists from across the country and will be
televised live at 11 a.m. (CDT) from the Skyline
Ballroom at McCormick Place West convention
center.
Grupo Iusacell, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: CEL; LATIBEX:
XCEL), the first provider of wireless cellular
third generation services in Mexico with a
national footprint, announced today net revenue of
Ps.2,661 million and EBITDA of Ps.460 million in
the second quarter of 2008.
Environmental activist Winona LaDuke and James
Makawa, CEO of The Africa Channel will be featured
at the UNITY plenary session "What the World Needs
Now: Globalization, the New Economies and the Role
of the Media." This session, sponsored by Eli
Lilly and Company, will look at significant
challenges and changes across the globe - from
economic growth to health issues to war and
peace-and the role of media and communication in
telling these stories. The session will be
moderated by Ray Suarez, senior correspondent, The
NewsHour (PBS).
Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the
highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell
site in Marion County that improves its network
between Marion and Waldo along portions of State
Route 23 and Columbus Sandusky Road South.
The California Reinvestment Coalition released
today a short documentary about the foreclosure
crisis that continues to destroy the dreams of
California families and threaten the stability of
small businesses, city governments and
neighborhoods.
The Board of Directors of Farmington Hills,
Michigan-based Golf Acquisitions, LLC, trademark
owners of PRO GOLF OF AMERICA and ProGolf.com,
named Stephen T. Porter Vice Chairman, it was
announced today by James M. Jabara, Chairman and
CEO.
Axion Power International, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD:
AXPW) , announced today that Edward. R. Buiel,
Ph.D, the Company's Vice President and Chief
Technical Officer, told the U.S. Senate Committee
on Energy & Natural Resources this week that
new technologies being developed for traditional
lead-acid batteries will make them an integral
technology in the burgeoning electric car and
hybrid automobile markets. These markets, a focus
of the world's automobile drivers and
manufacturers, have recently drawn more attention
from government leaders as well, due to the
increasing cost of gasoline fuel. Buiel,
testifying before the members of the Committee,
said that efficiency, sustainability,
manufacturability and the ease of recycling are
among the significant advantages advanced
lead-acid batteries provide when compared to other
battery technologies.
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO; OTC: AXTLY)
("AXTEL" or "the Company"), a leading Mexican
fixed-line integrated telecommunications company,
announced today its unaudited second quarter
results ended June 30, 2008(1).
MDwebLive, an innovative medical service where
patients can communicate with their doctors,
face-to-face in real time, via webcam, has
recently partnered with Bayview Center for Mental
Health, South Florida's premier mental health
provider. Together, the two organizations will
provide online mental healthcare services
nationwide. In the face of federal budget cuts,
this partnership will expand outpatient mental
health treatment options, while reducing overall
costs.
Anexeon, LLC announced today it has achieved
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status along with
three Microsoft competency certifications
consisting of Advanced Infrastructure Solutions,
Networking Infrastructure Solutions, and Small
Business Specialists. This certification
recognizes the advanced expertise of Anexeon, its
impact in the technology marketplace and its
ability to meet customer needs.
Overstock.com, Inc. announced that today, after a
14 trading day reprieve, it has reappeared on
Nasdaq's Regulation SHO threshold list. (Source:
http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/aspx/regsho.aspx).
CPI International, Inc. , the parent company of
Communications & Power Industries, Inc., a
leading provider of microwave, radio frequency,
power and control solutions for critical defense,
communications, medical, scientific and other
applications, expects to file its Form 10-Q for
the third fiscal quarter ended June 27, 2008, with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, and to issue a press
release regarding its financial results for the
quarter after the close of the Nasdaq Stock Market
on the same day. CPI International will hold a
telephonic conference call in conjunction with
this release that will be broadcast live
simultaneously over the Internet on the company's
Web site on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
(EDT). Joe Caldarelli, chief executive officer of
CPI International, and Joel Littman, chief
financial officer, will host the call. Topics
discussed on the call will include the company's
third quarter fiscal 2008 financial performance
and the status of its business.
Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, S.A.B. de C.V.
("Maxcom", or "the Company") (BMV: MAXCOM CPO),
one of the leading integrated telecommunications
companies in Mexico, today announced its unaudited
financial and operating results for the quarter
ended June 30, 2008.
IAC announced today that it has amended its
previously announced cash tender offer for any and
all of its outstanding 7% Senior Notes due 2013
(the "Notes") (CUSIP Nos. 902984AD5 &
902984AC7 / ISINs US902984AD51, US902984AC78 &
USU9033KAA26) and related consent solicitation to
amend the indenture governing the Notes. The
tender offer and consent solicitation are made
upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth in the Amended and Restated Offer to
Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated
July 24, 2008 (the "Amended Offer to Purchase")
and the related Amended and Restated Letter of
Transmittal and Consent. Those documents more
fully set forth the terms of the tender offer and
consent solicitation. Holders who previously have
tendered Notes do not need to retender their Notes
or take any other action in response to the
amendment.
Briggs & Riley Travelware, a leader in
innovative, high-quality luggage and business
cases, will release SpeedThru(TM), the first-ever
Travel Sentry Approved, checkpoint-friendly laptop
sleeve. On August 15th consumers will be able to
purchase @work and verb laptop cases that
incorporate the new SpeedThru(TM) sleeve. The
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
recently gave the go-ahead to manufacturers to
release checkpoint-friendly laptop sleeves after a
careful review of design proposals and prototypes.
Briggs & Riley played a key role in the
development of checkpoint-friendly laptop cases
that will allow airline passengers to travel
through airport security with greater speed, ease
and efficiency. In partnership with Travel Sentry,
Briggs & Riley approached the TSA in 2004 with
a proposed solution that would eliminate the need
for travelers to remove laptops during the
security check process.
Belzberg Technologies Inc. (TSX:BLZ) will release
its financial results for the quarter ended June
30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, August 7,
2008. Management will host a conference call at
8:30 a.m. (EST) on Friday, August 8, 2008 to
discuss their operating results and outlook.
Sidney Belzberg, Belzberg Technologies' Chief
Executive Officer, will host the call.
Expesite is delivering innovative solutions to
industry markets with ExpesiteLite(TM). The first
release of ExpesiteLite(TM) targets architects and
engineers and provides firms with an
out-of-the-box, web-based project management
solution for portfolios smaller in scale. With an
entry level monthly subscription price and
integrated support hours, the offering is well
within reach of small to medium-sized firms. The
solution enhances collaboration by giving
Architects and Engineers the ability to connect
and communicate directly with clients and third
party providers on key projects.
Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and
manufactures industrial electric motors,
mechanical power transmission products, drives,
and generators and is based in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. Today, Baldor announced unaudited
results for the second quarter and year-to-date
2008.
Papercheck offers clients the opportunity to take
a "Second Look" at their documents. Papercheck
provides proofreading and editing services to
businesses and students through a vast network of
highly qualified editors. Clients are confident in
the final draft, knowing that a professional
editor has provided extensive revisions and
incorporated client feedback.
Consumers have a new resource for the best Las
Vegas hotels, shows, tours and nightspot
reservations with the launch of BestOfVegas.com.
BestOfVegas.com is an easy-to-use travel site
designed to connect travelers in a fast and
efficient way with the best Vegas values and up to
the minute information.
Coherent, Inc., , today announced the Company will
release its financial results after the market
close and host a live webcast to discuss its third
fiscal quarter 2008 results scheduled for July 30,
2008 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Duff & Phelps Corporation , a leading provider
of independent financial advisory and investment
banking services, today announced the continuing
expansion of its Dispute and Legal Management
Consulting Practice with the addition of two new
Managing Directors, Peggy Daley and Erik Laykin.
Daley and Laykin, who will be joining the Chicago
and Los Angeles offices respectively, will lead
Duff & Phelps' electronic discovery, computer
forensics and investigations initiatives.
GSI Group Inc., will be releasing its second
quarter earnings on Thursday, July 31st before the
market opens. The Company will also be holding a
conference call at 8:30 am eastern time on the
same day.
SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. , a leading
provider of GPS-enabled silicon and premium
software location platforms, today reported
unaudited financial results for its second quarter
ended June 30, 2008.
Performance Technologies, Inc. , a leading
provider of innovative communications solutions,
today announced its financial results for the
second quarter 2008.
LSI Corporation today announced that it will
demonstrate Tarari(R) content processing on a
platform powered by the new Intel(R) EP80579
Integrated Processor with Intel(R) QuickAssist
Technology at the Intel(R) Developer Forum (IDF),
August 19-21 in the Moscone Center in San
Francisco, Calif.
CyberSource Corporation , a leading provider of
electronic payment and risk management solutions,
today announced financial results for its second
quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Interwoven, Inc. , a global leader in content
management solutions, today announced that it has
entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Discovery Mining, Inc., a leading eDiscovery
provider to professional services firms and
corporations. Discovery Mining significantly
streamlines and simplifies the discovery phase of
litigation and investigations with a
software-as-a-service solution for processing,
reviewing and producing massive volumes of
electronic data.
Hittite Microwave Corporation today reported
revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008
of $45.0 million, representing an increase of
19.6% compared with $37.6 million for the second
quarter of 2007 and an increase of 4.0% compared
with $43.3 million for the first quarter of 2008.
Net income for the quarter was $13.5 million, or
$0.43 per diluted share, an increase of 10.7%
compared with $12.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted
share, for the second quarter of 2007, and an
increase of 3.2% compared with $13.0 million, or
$0.42 per diluted share, for the first quarter of
2008.
drugstore.com, inc. , a leading online provider of
health, beauty, vision, and pharmacy products,
will now announce its financial results for the
second quarter 2008 during a conference call on
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m.
PT). As previously disclosed, drugstore.com is
currently in discussions with Rite Aid Corporation
regarding the nature of any future relationship
between them. By rescheduling its conference
call, drugstore.com anticipates that it may be
able to provide further details on these
discussions and the relationship at the time of
the conference call.
Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global provider
of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), today
announced financial results for the second quarter
ended June 30, 2008.
CSC announced today that the company had an
estimated $2.9 billion in previously unannounced
business orders and awards across its three
primary lines of business during CSC's fiscal 2009
first quarter ended July 4, 2008.
Micrel, Incorporated , an industry leader in
analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet
IC solutions, today announced financial results
for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008.
Interwoven, Inc. , a global leader in content
management solutions, today announced financial
results for the three and six months ended June
30, 2008.